Special Education Paraprofessional - SDC

Wayzata Public Schools; Wayzata (MN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Long-term disability

Employee assistance program

403b employer match

Job summary

Wayzata Public Schools ISD 284 is hiring a Special Education Paraprofessional for the SDC program at Kimberly Lane Elementary School. This 6.5-hour position involves assisting licensed staff with academic adaptations, self-care and social/behavioral support for students, in various settings.

The ideal candidate has a High School diploma and preferred 2-year post-secondary training, plus flexibility to work with diverse learners and settings.

Qualifications

• High School diploma required.
• Highly Qualified Status Required.
• Preference for 2 year post-secondary training.

Responsibilities

• Assist Special Education Licensed Staff with academic adaptations, self-care and social/behavioral needs for students in special education.
• Support may be provided in general education, special education, or community settings.
• Use positive behavior support strategies and trauma-informed practices to create a structured, supportive environment.

Skills

Flexible

Data privacy

Computer skills

Education

High School diploma

2 year post-secondary training

Tools

Computer skills

Job description

Frontline Applicant Tracking - Wayzata Public Schools ISD 284

Special Education Paraprofessional - SDC JobID: 11849

• Date Posted: 10/30/2026
• Location: Kimberly Lane Elementary School

Hours: 6.5 @ KLSDC (Specially Designed Classroom)
Class III
Starting rate of pay: $24.83per hour
For more informationplease review the Administrative Professional and Paraprofessional Contract

Position Description: Assist Special Education Licensed Staff with academic adaptations, self-care and social/behavioral needs for students in special education. This support may be provided in thegeneral education classroom, special education classroom or community. Special attention will be given to candidates with experience working with students who present emotional and behavioral challenges. Ideal applicants will have experience with positive behavior support strategies, utilizing trauma-informed practices to reinforce a structured, supportive environment that promotes student growth and well-being.

Qualifications:

• High School diploma required.Highly Qualified Status Required. Preference for 2 year post-secondary training.
• Must be flexible and willing to work in a variety of settings with a variety of students and staff.
• May need to lift, pull and move a minimum of 50 pounds.
• Must be willing to assist in the eating andtoileting needs of students.
• Must maintain data privacy and confidentialityfor all students.
• Computer skills preferred.

Benefits:

• Medical,dental, life insurance, long term disability, employee assistance program, and 403b (tax sheltered annuity) employer match program.

• Position is open only to current Administrative Professional/Paraprofessional Unit Employees through 11/9/26@ 4:00 P.M.
• If this position does not fill internally, non-unit candidates will be considered.